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19th-century French Writing Desk
Shackladys Antiques
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Shackladys Antiques

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19th-century French Writing Desk

19th century
Description

This exquisite 19th-century French writing desk, or bureau de dame, showcases the elegance and craftsmanship of the Louis XV style. The desk features a finely figured burr walnut veneer with delicate floral marquetry inlay, accentuated by ornate gilt-bronze mounts and escutcheons.

The shaped top is surmounted by a superstructure fitted with four small drawers and letter racks, framed with pierced brass galleries. The serpentine frieze contains a single long drawer, offering practical storage while preserving graceful proportions. Standing on slender cabriole legs adorned with gilt-bronze chutes and sabots, this desk exudes refinement from every angle.

A perfect blend of function and artistry, this bureau is ideal for an elegant study, drawing room, or as a statement piece in any interior.

Dimensions

Height 38.5 Inches height of kneehole 23.5 Inches

Width 38 Inches

Depth 23.5 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this French Bonheur Du Jour Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1165067
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Description
This exquisite 19th-century French writing desk, or bureau de dame, showcases the elegance and craftsmanship of the Louis XV style.
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The desk features a finely figured burr walnut veneer with delicate floral marquetry inlay, accentuated by ornate gilt-bronze mounts and escutcheons.
Shackladys Antiques
fig 1. A 19th-century French writing desk crafted from figured walnut wood featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, cabriole legs, floral marquetry drawer fronts, and an upper superstructure with pigeonholes.
fig 1. 19th-century French Writing Desk

The shaped top is surmounted by a superstructure fitted with four small drawers and letter racks, framed with pierced brass galleries. The serpentine frieze contains a single long drawer, offering practical storage while preserving graceful proportions. Standing on slender cabriole legs adorned with gilt-bronze chutes and sabots, this desk exudes refinement from every angle.

fig 2. A 19th-century French writing desk crafted from figured walnut wood featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, cabriole legs, floral marquetry drawer fronts, and an upper superstructure with pigeonholes.
fig 2. 19th-century French Writing Desk

A perfect blend of function and artistry, this bureau is ideal for an elegant study, drawing room, or as a statement piece in any interior.

Dimensions

Height 38.5 Inches height of kneehole 23.5 Inches

Width 38 Inches

Depth 23.5 Inches

Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this French Bonheur Du Jour Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1165067
Shackladys Antiques
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Archive I A 19th-century French writing desk crafted from figured walnut wood featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, cabriole legs, floral marquetry drawer fronts, and an upper superstructure with pigeonholes.

19th-century French writing desk

Archive II A 19th-century French writing desk crafted from figured walnut wood featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, cabriole legs, floral marquetry drawer fronts, and an upper superstructure with pigeonholes. View II
Archive III A 19th-century French writing desk crafted from figured walnut wood featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, cabriole legs, floral marquetry drawer fronts, and an upper superstructure with pigeonholes. View III
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Archive VI A 19th-century French writing desk crafted from figured walnut wood featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, cabriole legs, floral marquetry drawer fronts, and an upper superstructure with pigeonholes. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century French writing desk crafted from figured walnut wood featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, cabriole legs, floral marquetry drawer fronts, and an upper superstructure with pigeonholes. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century French writing desk crafted from figured walnut wood featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, cabriole legs, floral marquetry drawer fronts, and an upper superstructure with pigeonholes. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century French writing desk crafted from figured walnut wood featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, cabriole legs, floral marquetry drawer fronts, and an upper superstructure with pigeonholes. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century French writing desk crafted from figured walnut wood featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, cabriole legs, floral marquetry drawer fronts, and an upper superstructure with pigeonholes. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century French writing desk crafted from figured walnut wood featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, cabriole legs, floral marquetry drawer fronts, and an upper superstructure with pigeonholes. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century French writing desk crafted from figured walnut wood featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, cabriole legs, floral marquetry drawer fronts, and an upper superstructure with pigeonholes. View XII
Archive XIII A 19th-century French writing desk crafted from figured walnut wood featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, cabriole legs, floral marquetry drawer fronts, and an upper superstructure with pigeonholes. View XIII
Archive XIV A 19th-century French writing desk crafted from figured walnut wood featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, cabriole legs, floral marquetry drawer fronts, and an upper superstructure with pigeonholes. View XIV
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CH3 5DB
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A 19th-century French writing desk crafted from figured walnut wood featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, cabriole legs, floral marquetry drawer fronts, and an upper superstructure with pigeonholes.
19th-century French writing desk
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Originating in 18th-century France, a Bonheur du Jour is a small writing desk characterised by a raised superstructure featuring drawers or pigeonholes, traditionally designed as a ladys writing table.

These desks were commonly crafted from hardwoods such as walnut, rosewood, or kingwood, accented with floral marquetry inlays, polished brass galleries, and cast gilt-bronze ormolu mounts.

Authentic period pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints, natural oxidisation on gilt-bronze fittings, solid wood carcass construction beneath decorative veneers, and evidence of hand-chased metalwork.

A writing desk of this scale functions as a focal point in a quiet study nook, a dressing table in a bedroom, or an entryway console paired with modern artwork.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, apply high-quality beeswax sparingly along the grain of the veneer, and position the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent timber movement.
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